tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post4607974146790576208..comments2024-03-28T12:01:24.909-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Coming Soon.... Baby Goat UpdatesLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-15266977460304115362013-06-11T21:23:40.613-04:002013-06-11T21:23:40.613-04:00Cloud, goats are sooo versatile. If not dairy or m...Cloud, goats are sooo versatile. If not dairy or meat, then manure and brush clearing. <br /><br />I think your question, how many, is one of the most common questions folks ask about goats. There are a lot of factors, including type of grass and how many months out of the year it's available. We are currently keeping our 4 bucks on one acre, and they can't keep it eaten down. They get no supplementation in summer, not even hay, and stay in good weight and condition. <br /><br />My 3 does and 6 kids have a half acre pasture and a half acre weeds. Because they are in milk and higher maintenance breeds (2 Nubians), I have to feed grain, alfalfa, and black oil sunflower seeds in addition to grazing. I'm hoping that by switching to mixed breeds, I can eliminate much of the supplementation. This, of course, goes along with our self-sufficiency goals. <br /><br />My suggestion is to start with two. One isn't good because they are herd animals, and miserable if alone. From that you can begin to judge how many your land can sustain, and how many you'll need to meet your needs. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-87969770347645380072013-06-11T17:47:41.938-04:002013-06-11T17:47:41.938-04:00Yes, but is it simply for happy dairy? Perhaps, wa...Yes, but is it simply for happy dairy? Perhaps, walking around manure-machines on hoof? :)<br /><br />How many goats do you believe 3 acres of grass pasture land could support?The Stay @ Home-Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102175625149771801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-45999721075016908112013-06-10T06:06:00.857-04:002013-06-10T06:06:00.857-04:00TL, LOL. Pretty sure it's Elvis. The proof wil...TL, LOL. Pretty sure it's Elvis. The proof will be in how big they get. <br /><br />Cloud, you know, that's something we never really decided. The number of goats ultimately depends upon what the land can support. My hope is that with crossbreds, I won't need as much grain, that they'll thrive better on forage than the Nubians do.<br /><br />Sherry, Katidids, and Stephanie, thanks! <br /><br />DFW, Christie, Julie, and Pam, thanks!<br /><br />Nancy, Ziggy recovered beautifully. <br /><br />Regine, hello and welcome!<br /><br />Matty, interesting, I know they'll fight to protect them. Lily seemed to be the exception, but then she's new at this. She lets Surprise push her kids around and even chase them out of the goat shed. And more pics soon. :)<br /><br />Donna, thanks!<br /><br />Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-9878544435679580032013-06-09T22:14:35.242-04:002013-06-09T22:14:35.242-04:00Love these pictures!Love these pictures!luckybunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663313808544386765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2489955895106373912013-06-09T18:49:46.293-04:002013-06-09T18:49:46.293-04:00Darling babies! I read that Momma's will start...Darling babies! I read that Momma's will start fighting all the other goats to move HER kids up the "food chain" in the herd. My new moms are very aggressive since they kid. I can't wait for the drama to calm down! <br /><br />More pics soon?mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49309855637935710332013-06-08T19:40:45.404-04:002013-06-08T19:40:45.404-04:00How cute!
Love the name!
www.rsrue.blogspot.comHow cute!<br />Love the name!<br />www.rsrue.blogspot.comR's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19559809767911318852013-06-08T17:52:20.362-04:002013-06-08T17:52:20.362-04:00As always...so adorable!! Hugs!As always...so adorable!! Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-48422304809950194672013-06-08T17:32:25.805-04:002013-06-08T17:32:25.805-04:00Sounds like ziggy recovered! Cute babies...Sounds like ziggy recovered! Cute babies...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576053785355324560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30066292979981609792013-06-08T17:01:40.336-04:002013-06-08T17:01:40.336-04:00They are so cute!They are so cute!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775727376347737034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72207957749577655372013-06-08T13:11:31.905-04:002013-06-08T13:11:31.905-04:00I just love. Thanks for brightening my day, little...I just love. Thanks for brightening my day, little goats!famousthecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05199392183036556514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-48701981919672187372013-06-08T10:09:15.453-04:002013-06-08T10:09:15.453-04:00Good for Ziggy! Love the pics.Good for Ziggy! Love the pics.DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-9480622814109596112013-06-08T06:17:34.882-04:002013-06-08T06:17:34.882-04:00They are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing with...They are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-13103301995367466272013-06-08T00:01:03.113-04:002013-06-08T00:01:03.113-04:00Oh, they are so cute. LOVE the photos, keep em co...Oh, they are so cute. LOVE the photos, keep em coming!Katididshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568618127371786808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-9901994693650274262013-06-07T20:02:05.244-04:002013-06-07T20:02:05.244-04:00Too stinking cute I'm telling you! Love a goo...Too stinking cute I'm telling you! Love a good momma!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-22252438497135089592013-06-07T18:10:00.223-04:002013-06-07T18:10:00.223-04:00Did you originally want this many goats??Did you originally want this many goats??The Stay @ Home-Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102175625149771801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-21602486509106380942013-06-07T17:50:35.849-04:002013-06-07T17:50:35.849-04:00Filed any paternity papers on Ziggy's kids yet...Filed any paternity papers on Ziggy's kids yet?Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71851008444636750462013-06-07T14:12:42.529-04:002013-06-07T14:12:42.529-04:00Willow, thank you! They are a treat.
Gasilhane, t...Willow, thank you! They are a treat.<br /><br />Gasilhane, there is a lot to tell! I need to get some recent photos and take the time to blog about it. :)<br /><br />Renee, Surprise is a bully, plain and simple. But, that's the way of goats.<br /><br />Sandy, thank you! I wish you a beautiful day as well.<br /><br />Benita, with all our rain, the grass doesn't have a choice but to be green, LOL. I admit that Ziggy doesn't go full blast at Surprise, having, herself, been butted all over the place by Surprise. But she let's Surprise know she means business about protecting those kids. <br /><br />What Surprise doesn't realize, is that she's not irreplaceable! Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84194685495881806102013-06-07T13:47:14.040-04:002013-06-07T13:47:14.040-04:00Look at how green that grass is!
I hope one of th...Look at how green that grass is!<br /><br />I hope one of those baby goats butt Surprise back. She need to be taught a lesson. :)Benitahttp://www.basicallybenita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-16428472298819781622013-06-07T13:00:58.131-04:002013-06-07T13:00:58.131-04:00Leigh,
Love any pictures you post on baby goats. ...Leigh,<br /><br />Love any pictures you post on baby goats. I'm glad to hear Ziggy is being a true Mama.<br /><br />Have a beautiful day!Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-92049632079997979492013-06-07T12:35:04.103-04:002013-06-07T12:35:04.103-04:00Glad that Ziggy is protecting her kids from Prince...Glad that Ziggy is protecting her kids from Princess Surprise.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8775500841401606402013-06-07T12:34:10.878-04:002013-06-07T12:34:10.878-04:00Oh that white one:) I would like to see more news!...Oh that white one:) I would like to see more news!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-70601494364436073162013-06-07T11:09:10.167-04:002013-06-07T11:09:10.167-04:00Always enjoy hearing about and seeing the kids! Always enjoy hearing about and seeing the kids! Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507537074005136610noreply@blogger.com